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mvernelson
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« on: June 01, 2007, 11:29:12 AM »
Here's a few shots of my  tree armature & finished paint. Now it just needs a leopard and dirtwork at the base.
Enjoy!
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« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2007, 11:31:06 AM »
Sorry guys, I turned it in to a sideways midget tree, crap!
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« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2007, 11:48:39 AM »
thats awesome.
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« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2007, 02:55:01 PM »
wow, how'd you do the peeling bark?
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« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2007, 06:16:13 PM »
very very nice, i am with bobbi, how about sharing on the peeling bark secret, Russ
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« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2007, 06:47:17 PM »
The inner wood is done first then apoxie is laid over it and lifted up & away with a tool. Easy as that.
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« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2007, 07:54:23 PM »
that tree is bigger than my whole shop,looks nice
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« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2007, 08:03:34 PM »
That is crazy!  Shocked There is alot of detail work into that. Very nice job!! How many hours do you have into that?
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« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2007, 08:54:20 PM »
do you know the approximate weight of you're finished tree?
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« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2007, 09:14:16 PM »
Wow nice tree I also like the peeling bark
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« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2007, 11:04:20 PM »
Awesome! Would love to hear about your process and materials.
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« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2007, 03:59:42 PM »
Tree took abput 3.5 to 4 weeks to complete. It weighs approximately 150 lbs. The epoxy is heavy but extremely strong. Its designed for zoo exhibits and its strength prevents primates & such from breaking away the details. Because I was unable to do my seminar at the world show, I will be doing a multi part article in breakthrough soon. Sorry my pictures were so messed up, Im still trying to get the hang of this computer stuff. The tree was actually 14' high.
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« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2007, 09:46:54 PM »
Beautiful job and exquisite artistry there Mike.  Thanx for sharing.
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« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2007, 11:16:54 PM »
that is some awesome work.  thanks for sharing with us. i am looking forward to seeing the process in breakthrough.
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« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2007, 08:27:40 AM »
Amazing.
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